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CVE-2001-0193

HighPublished

Format string vulnerability in man in some Linux distributions allows local users to gain privileges via a malformed -l parameter.

Published: May 7, 2001
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jan 31, 2001

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

1.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 63.7%
Model date: Oct 13, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Format string vulnerability in man in some Linux distributions allows local users to gain privileges via a malformed -l parameter.

Sources

Debian 2.2 / Su.S.E 6.3/6.4/7.0 - man '-l' Format StringExploit
IhaQueR · linux · Jan 31, 2001

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